2024 Manitoba Safety and Health Index results

+2.4%	Prevention: An increase in SAFE Work Certification—a standard that helps create safer workplaces—led to a positive score.
-10.2%	Compliance: Increased enforcement efforts by Manitoba’s Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) branch in targeted industries led to more orders being issued and an overall increase in risk. While this trend negatively impacted the score, it indicates that enforcement effectively targets areas of concern.
+0.3%	Workplace culture: An increase in workers’ perception of workplace safety culture is the key contributor to this year’s positive score.
+2.9%	Injuries: A downward trend in injury rates resulted in a positive score.

Top five industry scores

The Index score is also calculated for the top five industry sectors:

-3.6%	Construction Positive highlights: reduction in injury rate trend improved return to work metric Area of focus: Improving compliance with WSH legislation, enhancing prevention efforts (including workplace safety support and prevention activities) and strengthening workplace culture.
-1.7%	Manufacturing Positive highlights: increase in SAFE Work Certification reduction in injury rate trend Area of focus: Improving compliance with WSH legislation and workplace culture.
-11.1%	Healthcare Positive highlights: reduction in injury rate trend increase in SAFE Work Certification Area of focus: Improving compliance with WSH legislation and workplace culture.
+1.3%	Public administration Positive highlights: reduction in injury rate trend positive shift in workplace culture and perception of workplace safety support improvements in compliance with WSH legislation Area of focus: Enhancing return to work metrics and increasing leadership involvement in safety and health.
-2.3%	Retail Positive highlights: increase in SAFE Work Certification reduced risk of orders being issued Area of focus: Reducing injuries, improving return to work metrics, worker involvement in safety and health and ensuring compliance with WSH legislation (noting an increase in inspections resulting in orders).